Passed suddenly at Craigwiel Gardens, Ailsa Craig on June 29, 2021 at the age of 87. Beloved partner of Helen Hartwick for 21 years. Cherished father of Janice Silver (Glenn) of Arva, Scott Westman (Brenda) of Sarnia, Marilyn Vande Borne (Peter) of Denfield, Caroline Gatecliff of Sarnia, and Sharon Filippi (Tim) of London. Adored grandfather of Robbie, Tyler, Jeff; Craig, Crystal, Nicholas; Scott, Shane; Troy; Karly, and Dominique and great-grandfather to 4. Brother of Grant Westman (Marie) of St. Thomas. Ralph will be fondly remembered by the Hartwick family. Predeceased by his grandson Wade Gatecliff, sister Barbara Morrow, and parents Clare and Edith (Langford) Westman.
Ralph grew up in Granton and attended St. Marys high school. He then moved to Sarnia and started his welding career. He was an accomplished welder in Sarnia and was a member of the pipefitters union local #663. In his free time Ralph loved playing cards and travelling with his best friend Helen. In 1998 he decided to settle back down in home in the Granton area.
Cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to Haskett Funeral Home, LUCAN (519-227-4211).
Donations to Villages United Church, Diabetes Canada, or charity of choice would be appreciated by the family.
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Janet and Terry Tuck
Was saddened and shocked to hear of the passing of your father Janice, Scott, Marilyn, Caroline, Sharon and families, and your partner Helen. We cherish our memories of Uncle Ralph, including his love of “goats” while my dad supported GM products and the fun the two of them had because they looked alike. Your dad always said he was the good looking one while my dad countered with something to the effect that he was happy he got the brains. Cherish the memories,
So sorry for your loss.
Isaac Langford
Our deepest to the Westman & Hartwick families on the passing of Ralph. Rest in Peace Ralph
Isaac & Margaret Langford Newcastle west Ireland.
Margaret DeLong
Sorry for your loss my sympathy to Helen and all the families. Bill was a great man.
Shelley (Dee) Hewitt
Ralph was a very nice man. I have fond memories. My most sincere condolences
Sherry McMurray
My sincere condolences to my cousins Janice, Scott, Marilyn, Caroline and Sharon
So sorry to hear about the loss of your dad.
Love Sherry (Hobbs) McMurray
Caroline
DAD, I am going to miss you very much, you and my Wade look after each other.
Lillus Riddell
So sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing. Deepest sympathy to the Hartwick and Westman families.
Lillus Riddell and Fred Lewis.
Glen and Linda Finch
Janice, Glen and Family
We are sorry for your loss and send
our deepest sympathies to your family.
Nelson & Hazel Mills
So sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing. Deepest sympathy to the Hartwick and Westman families.
Diane Ellyatt (Carty)
Janice, Glenn and family so sorry to hear about your dad, bigs hugs Janice
Allan Slater
My condolences Helen. I have so many good memories of Ralph, particularly at the Sunset Diner. Ralph, travel well to that good place you are going. We will remember you.
Mieke Peters
Helen, I am sorry to hear that Ralph passed away.
My sincere condolences.
Thinking of you.
Marie (Nadon) Plobst
Helen, so sorry for your loss. Treasure the many memories.
Russ and Sharon Fox
Sending our deepest sympathy to the Hartwick and Westman families. You have so many cherished memories to comfort you at this sad time.
Dale Cook
My sincere and deepest condolences to all of the Westman family, Helen and the Hartwick family
Donna and Kerry Westman
Sorry for your loss.. Ralph was a great man .. although I didn’t know him long i enjoyed his laugh and smile..he will be missed by many
Shelly Farquharson
To Janice, Scott, Marilyn, Caroline and Sharon
Sorry to learn of your dad’s passing,
my deepest sympathies to you and your families.
Shelly Farquharson (Hobbs) and family
Mildred Gorth
Sorry to hear of Ralph’s death. I am Mildred Gorth, formerly Crouch, and I lived in the station in Granton with my dad, Fred Crouch, the railway agent, and my brother George. We both went to Granton School. I remember Ralph’s grandma and her Jersey cow, as well as his parents. Edith Jones Stewart was a teacher and she loved your sister Barbara and would bring her to school on occasion, even though she was just little. I didn’t know that Ralph was in Sarnia. I am 94 and live in my home at 1474 Hunt St., Sarnia, ON, N7S 3M7. 519-542-3018. I would like to hear from Grant or Scott.
Thinking of you all at this time,
Mildred Gorth
Bill and Marilyn Hack
Dear Helen and family and all the Westman families, we are sorry to hear of Ralph,s passing. We have known Ralph for many years with the fondness of memories. He was always a gentleman. We will all miss him dearly. Through your grief take time to reminisce on all the good things that happened over the years. God bless you all.
Bill and Marilyn Hack
Clarke and Grace Rollings
Grace Rollings
Sorry for your loss Helen. May your many pleasant memories sustain you through this time.
Clarke and Grace Rollings
Kelly Hack
Sending condolences to The Hartwick Family and to the Westman Family for the loss of Ralph. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kelly and Scott Hack
RON AND GLENDA
Helen and Family, Janice and Famiiy
Our Sincere Condolences, never easy
Ron and Glenda Lindenfield
Don &a Berniece Harris
Our sympathy to the Hartwick and Westman Families
Jaanet Heaman
Helen, I’m sorry to hear that Ralph has passed away. My condolences to you and your family.
Ben & Annemieke Brinke
Our deepest sympathies to Helen and The Westman families.
pam stone
Marilyn, sorry to hear of the loss of your father.
Bill German
Condolences to all; Ralph was a great guy. We shared lots of experiences – some not for
publication , but all fun at the time…. Bill German
Catherine Dover
To Janice, Scott, Marilyn , Caroline, and Sharon and to Helen .I am so sorry for your loss. I am fondly remembering your dad and wishing you strength.
Love,
Catherine (Hobbs) Dover
Laura Hudson
Helen:
Sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Laura Hudson.
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Randy and Brenda Preszcator
Helen and Janice and your whole family, our condolences on your loss. Our hearts are with you
Linda Mills
Dear Helen and family and the Westman Family. Sending everyone my heartfelt sympathy. Ralph and I became friends over the years and he always enjoyed a chat with me at auctions or Tim Hortons with his crew. Thinking of you Helen as you go through these next difficult weeks ahead. Sending my hugs. Linda
Joyce Garrett
Helen and family
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathies.
Ralph was a great guy, always smiling and happy.
Heartfelt hugs to all
Cherish all the happy memories
Bill & Joyce Garrett
Heather & Angelo Rossi
Heather and Angelo Rossi Janice and Glen So very sorry for your loss never easy to loose a parent.
Peter Parkinson
Helen and family,
Sending you all our heartfelt condolences . May your many memories help you during this time. Sincerely,
Deb and Peter Parkinson
Joe & Marilyn Dewan
My condolence to Westman & Hartwick Familys . Years ago I work with Ralph at Westinghouse in London & many years later I would stop and talk when he was out for a walk on14 mile rd. We would talk Familys & old times. Joe & Marilyn Dewan
Jane Parkinson
My sincere condolences Helen, remember all the good time .
Excel Pharmacy
Our Sincere Condolence
The staff at Excel Pharmacy
Roy & MJ van Kasteren
Dear Westman and Hartwick families,
Sorry for your loss, our thoughts are with you, may the many memories keep you joyful of a great man.
Fred & Sharon Mardlin
Helen and family
We send our deepest sympathy to all of you. It was a pleasure to know Ralph , a man who was friendly and enjoyed a good visit. Cherish your memories.
Joan Lang
To Helen and all of Ralph’s family, please accept my sincere condolences. May all the good memories keep him ever close.
Bill & Joan Dobbie
Janice, Glen & Family
Our sincere sympathy to all in the sudden passing of your father.
Our thoughts & prayers go out to all the family
Joan Francis
Helen and the Westman family
My. Deepest sympathy to you and your family
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time
Sylvia & Bill Nadon
Sorry to hear of Ralphs passing. Our sincerest condolences.
Cherish the memories.
George & Joyce Vivian
Helen: We send our sympathy to you at this time. Treasure your memories.
Anna and Sal Circelli
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. May you find comfort in keeping his memories close to your heart.
Bob and Anne Pincombe
Dear Helen and Westman Families,
Thinking of you at this sad time and sending our condolences.
Alex and DonnaWestman
Our sincere condolences.
Noreen Swsitzer
Helen
My deepest sympathy to the Hartwick and Westman Families.
Will miss Ralph at the card games ,He loved playing cards!
Hugs.
The Benner's
Dear Helen and Families….Sincere sympathy on the loss of Ralph…I am sure that many wonderful and treasured memories will help sustain you as you face these challenging days ahead….Don and Heather
Craig Westman
Grandpa I’m going to miss you. I will cherish our visits and time spent together for the rest of my life. Love Craig
Alanna
Janice and Family.
Sorry to hear about the passing of your father.
Our sincerest condolences.
Mac & Steve Hosking
Jim and Wendy Armstrong
Our deepest sympathies to your family
Bill and Cindi Tiltman
Caroline, Troy and Glen
We send our heartfelt condolences to you and your family
Wayne & Pam Hall
Our sincere compassion to the Helen, Janice, the Westman and Hartwick families. I would see Ralph with Helen at many hockey games over the years. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Karen Dickins and Bill Heather
Our deepest condolences to Helen and the Westman family . Thinking of you
Barb Rigney
Sincere sympathy to Helen & all her family and all the Westman families. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Barb Rigney & family.
Bob & Barb Wonnacott
Our deepest sympathies and condolences to Helen and your family. Ralph is going to be missed by many and cherished by all that knew him. There are many memories that come to mind that made us chuckle.